However, my favorite part of our Thanksgiving this year was our “Thankful Tree.” My Mom brought paper cut-outs of different Thanksgiving-related shapes (like turkeys, pilgrims, etc.), and everyone took one and wrote what they were most thankful for on it and hung it on the tree!

For dessert, there was pumpkin pie, pumpkin pie cheesecake, pecan pie, and my contribution to the meal: a fruit and vanilla bean yogurt parfait. I was actually so full from lunch though that I decided to skip dessert for the time being–I am sure there will be plenty of leftovers to enjoy later!

After a fun afternoon of visiting with family and watching the football games, we are back at home enjoying a peaceful evening and a light supper: some leftover broccoli slaw from last night and some smoked salmon on crackers with cream cheese, topped with a honey mustard sauce.